Robin and Johnny Mains have curated a new book of horror stories by comedians. Find it here, and dangerously running loose in other places.

TOURS:

Robin is taking a break from touring for a while. Read his reasoned case for the motion here. Robin Ince will return... and don't forget the Christmas shows. And benefits. And science specials. And cinema double bills.

Also, BBC 6 MUSIC: LAMACQRobin continues his regular appearances on the Steve Lamacq show, using his vast musical knowledge to profile a listener - cold reading put to good use.

And, you might find Robin at Old Rope some Mondays, (Twitter: @oldropecomedy).

BLOGADOCIOUS

Robin is blogging about lots of things, like books, art exhibitions and theatre. Find them at: robinince.wordpress.com

COSMIC SHAMBLES LIVE!AUS / NZ TOUR 2017

The Cosmic Shambles LIVE variety show will be travelling across Australia and New Zealand in March/April 2017, with many local acts and scientists being incorporated into the show. All info at cosmicshambleslive.com.

Robin and Josie Long are making podcasts together, and want to make them really good. If you've enjoyed them in the past and want to give them some jingle to help make more happen, donate here.

There are now many special treats for supporters, including a mini-episode, bonus episodes (inluding a long Alan Moore extra) and the chance to win a pile of Robin's hand picked books. Links should be available using your Patreon login here.

So far three series are complete, plus Christmas special, Jon Ronson special, and Series 4 is underway with Alan Moore, Noel Fielding, Sarah Bakewell, Simon Ings, Helen Czerski, Nick Offerman, Alexei Sayle, Nat Luurtsema and John Dowie. Find them HERE, with SoundCloud, RSS and iTunes options. Reading lists now up there as well. Previous seasons (still available for download) included the likes of Dean Burnett, Lisa Dwan, Eddie Izzard, Reece Shearsmith, A.L. Kennedy, Charlotte Church and Natalie Haynes.

NEW: "LAST" EVER SHOW£15 DVD / £7 DOWNLOAD

This double-DVD or instant download contains an incredible 6 hours+ of material from a set of shows to round up Robin's full-time touring lifesyle. More info over at www.gofasterstripe.com.

THE INFINITE MONKEY CAGESUMMER SERIES DOWNLOADS UP

Brian and Robin continue their witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. All summer episodes now up: Glastonbury musical special, how to build a Universe, the science of sleep, battle of the sexes, Frankenstein and a Universe special live from the stage of Blue Dot festival.

VITRIOLA PODCAST No. 50!WITH MICHAEL LEGGE

Robin and Michael Legge and some others have now done 50 of their "enthusiastic" music podcasts. Two old men talking about music and trying to convince you to start buying records again. Find them on itunes or soundcloud.

ROBIN AND BRIAN'SCHRISTMAS COMPENDIUM 2016

Robin and Brian keep surpassing themselves with their seldom announced but always enjoyed list of contributors scientific, comedic and musical. (Former closing bands include The Cure and New Order!). This year it's 1 night only. More info and tickets here.

QUEST FOR WONDER!FINAL EPISODE 6 NOW LIVE(WITH SPECIAL GUEST)

The Incomplete Map of the Cosmic Genome in association with the Science Museum are proud to announce a brand new 6 episode mini series, The Quest For Wonder starring Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince and their puppet counterparts.

The show is a fun-filled caper through the world of science that is sure to delight both children and adults alike. More info here. Episode 6 is now up: "To The Moon!", with a special felt guest...

NEW BBC WORLD SERVICE DOC:NEANDERTHAL GENES

What does the DNA of our closest ancestors tell us about ourselves? Professor Svante Paabo is director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and he tells Robin Ince about being one of the first people in the world to start looking at ancient DNA. Find it here.

ROBIN AND BRIAN COX2 PART RELATIVITY RADIO 4 DOCSECOND PART NOW AVAILABLE

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its publication, Brian Cox and the world's leading cosmologists take Robin on a guided tour of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Find it here.

ROBIN'S RADIO 4 SHORT STORY

Robin has done a little short story inspired by the Theory of Relativity: 'Thoughts While Plummeting'. Find it here. The podcast drops the first few lines of the story, so you can find the full text version here.

RICHARD HERRING LEICESTER SQUARETHEATRE PODCAST, (RHLSTP) WITH ROBIN

At last, Richard Herring has got round to interviewing Robin for his delightful podcast series. Many nuggets of joy contained... YouTube vid here.

TEDX SALFORD TALK ONLINE

Robin's TEDx Salford talk (curiosity as an act of rebellion) is up on YouTube here.

COSMIC GENOME

Robin and his science chums have been beavering away creating a stream of conciousness for the curious mind, direct to your iPad and now across all platforms. It's called "the incomplete map of the cosmic genome", and features lots of videos from the heroes of wonder, with regularly updated content filtering through nicely. Mind nutrition is now ready for digestion. More info over at cosmicgenome.com Twitter is @cosmicgenome.

BBC RADIO 4 DOCHOLLOW EARTH: A TRAVEL GUIDEIPLAYER NOW AVAILABLE

Robin takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust, exploring the history of Hollow Earth theory through literature, legend and scientific theory. Contributions from Alan Moore, Rudy Rucker, Prof Francesca Stavrakopoulou and more.

ROBIN AND JOSIE ARE BACK:COSMIC SHAMBLES PODCAST

BBC RADIO 4 DOCTEARS OF A CLOWNIPLAYER NOW AVAILABLE

How true is the image of the melancholy comedian? While the lives of Kenneth Williams, Tony Hancock and Spike Milligan are raked over with new books and documentaries appearing on a yearly basis, hundreds of comedians seemingly live and perform without facing anxiety that reaches clinical levels.

Is comedy just like every other profession, or is there a need for some loss or pain in childhood to create the outsider who wishes to spend each night making themselves face one of the top three fears of human beings, public speaking?

DEAD FUNNY BOOK IS OUT

Robin and Johnny Mains team up for this unique exploration of the relationship between comedy and horror to see if they do, as believed, make the most comfortable of bedfellows. Find it here.

LISTEN AGAIN TO ROBIN'SBBC RADIO 4 DOCHEAL THYSELF (SELF HELP)

Robin did a 3 part series on the history of the self help movement. Find it here.

NEW: LEAST WORST DVD

There's a new DVD just out: "The Very Least Worst of Robin Ince", a compilation of all kinds of thoughts that never made it on tour, including the likes of Edinburgh gigs over the years. There's some technical trickery which means every time you play the disc, the 23 chapters change order, and lucky customers might get a copy with a completely different title on the sleeve and disc! More details over at www.gofasterstripe.com.

TEDX DUBLIN TALK UP

The DVD from last year's tour has been distilled, ready for diffusion into your habitat, complete with extras and a full commentry track from Robin, joined by Brian Cox. Available now at www.gofasterstripe.com.

NEW STATESMANEDITED BY BRIAN AND ROBIN

Brian and Robin have guest-edited a special Christmas edition of New Statesman magazine. Read their nice article here, with a link to the full edition at the bottom.

MORE 9 LESSONS AND CAROLS2011 DVD AVAILABLE

UTTER SHAMBLES: SERIES 4EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED EDITIONSSTEWART LEE

Robin and Josie Long chat with Stewart Lee about alternative comedy, in episode 3 of series 4. Comedy Central are doing longer versions than iTunes, also available earlier. Find them on Comedy Central, (download link in text) or go straight to all 4 series' download page here.

Alternatively, search iTunes for "Robin and Josie's Utter Shambles" (latest is episode 19, 20 should trickle through eventually, but it won't be the extended edition...)

"ROBIN INCE'S BAD BOOK CLUB"ISBN 978-0-7515-4213-4PAPERBACK OR KINDLE

Reprinted again... paperback or Kindle. Robin's guide to the world’s worst inadvertently hilarious books. Order at places like amazon.co.uk. Complete with excerpts from a lot of badly good books, including some crabs.

THE INFINITE MONKEY CAGEWINS CHORTLE RADIO AWARD

Congrats to everyone at The Infinite Monkey Cage, (the BBC Radio 4 light-hearted science series presented by Robin and Brian Cox), and thanks to all who voted.

TED TALK AFTERMATH

Robin has done a little blog for TED, about the process of being a speaker at TED, here.

10 LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR GODLESS PEOPLE2010 CD AVAILABLE

The 2010 Christmas science, comedy and music show is now available at www.gofasterstripe.com. Stay tuned for news of the 2011 show recordings.

9 LESSONS CHRISTMAS SHOW 2008DVD AVAILABLE NOW!

"Robin Ince is as Dumb as You" DVD Released

After much anticipation, the "Robin Ince is as Dumb as You" DVD is now available, featuring a 1 hour 9 minute stand-up show, shot at Cardiff's Chapter Arts Centre. Also features Martin White on accordion, and 2 hours and 9 minutes of commentary by Robin and school friend Ed Dyson, (this is not a misprint, they comment exhaustively on the extras as well). Produced by the excellent GoFasterStripe team.